“A way of working that feels like me.” FamilyMart achieves approximately 120% year-on-year growth in part-time job applications through Family Fest 2026 and promotion of ファミマjo!n!
“ヱビス クリエイティブブリュー 麦紡ぐ” on draft, available in limited quantities starting October 14; YEBISU BAR-exclusive food pairings to be offered at the same time
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Sapporo Lion will offer “ヱビス クリエイティブブリュー 麦紡ぐ,” the 13th release in the Yebisu brand’s innovative “CREATIVE BREW” line, on draft in limited quantities at YEBISU BAR locations and other venues nationwide starting October 14, 2026. YEBISU BAR-exclusive food pairings will also be available.
Facts
More than 135 years of expertise and knowledge cultivated through Yebisu
Launched in 2023 by Sapporo Breweries Ltd.
The 13th release
The Ebisu Brewery, which closed in 1988
A traditional brewing method with a history of more than 100 years
The 9th installment of the Contemporary Korean Theater Series: Kim Min-jung's newly written play to be staged at Suzunari!
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The 9th installment of the Contemporary Korean Theater Series, “House, 집,” co-produced by 名取事務所 and エーシーオー沖縄, will run at Shimokitazawa The Suzunari starting Dec. 2, 2026. Tickets are on sale through カンフェティ.
A taste of Fukuoka in a single “morning rice bowl”! 博多エクセルホテル東急 presents a locally sourced autumn breakfast menu featuring regional rice bowls with domestic eel, red sea bream and octopus with mentaiko, plus fruit from Asakura.
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博多エクセルホテル東急 will begin serving a rotating “local morning rice bowl” made with ingredients from Fukuoka Prefecture on Sept. 24, 2026, and will offer seasonal fruit from Asakura City at the buffet for 3 weeks only, from Oct. 19 to Nov. 8, as part of a locally sourced autumn breakfast menu.
Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba will serve an orange chocolate parfait with fragrant roasted green tea and 3 seasonal fruit cocktails at The Bar & Lounge from Nov. 1, 2026 to Jan. 10, 2027.
Facts
￥3,000
￥3,200
￥3,500
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Sunday, Jan. 10, 2027
882 guest rooms
Companies mentioned：株式会社オークラ ニッコー ホテルマネジメント、グランドニッコー東京 台場、The Bar & Lounge
New easy-to-maintain wall mount for 42–75-inch displays, which can be pulled forward with a single push
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サンワサプライ株式会社 has launched the push-type wall mount “CR-PLKG20BK,” which lets users pull a display forward with a single push. It supports 42–75-inch displays weighing up to 70 kg and features maintenance access and theft prevention.
A fast-track breakdown the day after the exam! Free seminar marking the release of “2027 Edition: Let’s Pass! Real Estate Transaction Agent”: “Next-Day Analysis: Reiwa 8 Real Estate Transaction Agent Exam: A Thorough Discussion of the Deciding Factors in Passing or Failing!” to be held Oct. 19
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株式会社インプレス announced that it will stream the free seminar “Next-Day Analysis: Reiwa 8 Real Estate Transaction Agent Exam: A Thorough Discussion of the Deciding Factors in Passing or Failing!” on YouTube Live on Oct. 19, 2026, the day after the real estate transaction agent exam.
Facts
The 2025 exam had 306,000 applicants
The pass rate is approximately 15–18%
More than 35 years of real estate transaction agent exam instruction experience
The much-awaited “Physics” joins a hit series that went straight into a major reprint after publication! A must-have “100 Best Problems” book for science-track exam candidates, designed to move beyond rote memorization of formulas and foster the essential thinking skills needed to pass entrance exams!
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株式会社KADOKAWA will release “Get Ahead of the Competition: Physics—100 Essential Problems” on Oct. 13, 2026. The book is part of the “100 Essential Problems” series, which aims to help students move beyond rote memorization of formulas and develop fundamental thinking skills.
“The Wandering Old Guy Wants to Live a Free and Easy Slow Life, but Turns Out to Be the True Hero Who Saved the World,” an original work by indent’s manga production agent, is now on sale in a highly acclaimed first comic volume!
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株式会社indent announced that the first comic volume of “The Wandering Old Guy Wants to Live a Free and Easy Slow Life, but Turns Out to Be the True Hero Who Saved the World,” a manga handled by its original-work agent, went on sale on Oct. 7, 2026.
Facts
More than 750,000 creators
More than 3.5 million original works in total
The first comic volume went on sale Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026
Used car purchase prices hit a 5-year high for August. Despite a slight dip amid falling export volumes and other factors, prices are expected to recover ahead of the winter bonus season. Used Car Purchase Price Trends Report (September 2026 Edition)
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車選びドットコム買取, operated by 株式会社ファブリカコミュニケーションズ, a subsidiary of 株式会社ファブリカホールディングス, announced that the average used car purchase price in August 2026 edged down from the previous month but remained above 1 million yen, reaching its highest August level in 5 years. The decline was attributed to factors including reduced export volumes and stabilizing new-car supply, but prices are expected to recover ahead of the winter bonus season.
Headwolf F9 is a tablet with an 8.8-inch 2.5K, 90Hz display, LTE support and Android 16. It features a UNISOC T7300 CPU, 4GB of memory, 128GB of storage and a 7,200mAh battery, and is on sale at the special price of 21,999 yen.
Facts
8.8 inches
2.5K
90Hz
1600×2560
344PPI
400cd/m²
85% color gamut
Contrast ratio 1200:1
Android 16
UNISOC T7300
4GB memory
128GB storage
Up to 2TB
7200mAh
325g
7.9mm thin
Original1300万画素
Companies mentioned：Shenzhen city Doowis Industrial Co., Ltd、Headwolf、UNISOC、Google、楽天市場
Turning leftover yarn from the sock-making process into new costumes ~An event featuring 畿央大学 × LOVOT will be held at the Koryo Kaguya-hime Festival on Sunday, Oct. 18!~
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As part of efforts to make use of leftover yarn from a sock factory in Koryo Town, a seminar led by Hiroko Murata in the Department of Human Environment Design at 畿央大学 will hold a costume showcase featuring LOVOT and students at the Oct. 18 Kaguya-hime Festival.
Former USGFX合同会社, now EワラントFX合同会社, handled every stage of the FX cashback site トクバク, from design and development through launch!
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A project case study in which EワラントFX合同会社, formerly USGFX合同会社, handled every stage of the FX cashback site トクバク, from design and development through launch.
株式会社くるめし relocates head office as business expands
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株式会社くるめし is relocating its head office to Shinsencho, Shibuya, Tokyo, as its business expands, and will begin operating from the new office on Oct. 13, 2026.
Research report, “2026 Open Data Infrastructure Report,” released
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The Japanese-language edition of the “2026 Open Data Infrastructure Report,” jointly published by Linux Foundation Research and OpenSearch Software Foundation, has been released. The report shows that awareness of OpenSearch rose from 68% in 2024 to 89% in 2026, reflecting its growing adoption for AI workloads.
Facts
2026
68%
89%
83%
71%
Companies mentioned：The Linux Foundation Japan、Linux Foundation Research、LF Research、OpenSearch Software Foundation、The Linux Foundation
It’s fall, the season for sports days—relax at the bathhouse on your day off in lieu! おふろcafe ハレニワの湯 is holding a Sports Day Appreciation Campaign
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おふろcafe ハレニワの湯, operated by 株式会社温泉道場, is running a Sports Day Appreciation Campaign through Oct. 31. Children in elementary school and younger can receive a treat by showing a sports day photo. The facility also offers free admission for preschoolers with a Papa Mama Card or similar card, along with kids’ activities and menu items.
TOPPAN launches CX support service using AI personas
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TOPPAN株式会社, a group company of TOPPAN Holdings, has developed a CX support service using a consumer data platform built around 100,000 AI personas based on public statistics and other sources. The service will be available to retailers, distributors and manufacturers from Oct. 13, 2026. The standard version is priced from ¥10 million, and the company aims to generate about ¥2 billion in sales by fiscal 2030.
Facts
100,000 AI personas
Available from Oct. 13, 2026
Covering all 47 prefectures
Consumers aged 15 and over
Classified into 40 clusters
From ¥10 million
Including related orders, by fiscal 2030
Aiming for about ¥2 billion in sales
Companies mentioned：TOPPANホールディングス株式会社、TOPPAN株式会社、株式会社 ONE COMPATH、インテグレート、翔泳社
At an event in Washington, D.C., NVIDIA announced an initiative totaling $1 billion to support scientific advancement in the United States over the next 5 years. The investment aims to expand superintelligence research and development in fields including quantum computing, healthcare and energy security, building on partnerships with the U.S. government and national laboratories.
Can you still read your family’s DVDs? Before they become unreadable, have them repaired and converted to data by mail—DVD革命 launches
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株式会社グッドヒルシステムズ has launched DVD革命, a service that repairs deteriorated optical discs such as DVDs and Blu-ray discs sent by mail, converts them to data and returns them to customers. Drawing on its experience with the existing mail-order dubbing service ダビングコピー革命, the company does not charge a service fee if a disc cannot be repaired.
Facts
A track record of dubbing 250,000 discs annually
Delivers to about 1,000 customers per month
About 20,000 tapes dubbed
Data conversion: from ¥990
Blu-ray data conversion: from ¥1,650
8 cm DVD data conversion: from ¥1,280
Repair and data conversion: from ¥1,980
Return shipping: ¥1,100 nationwide
Standard turnaround: 2 weeks
Express service: 5 business days
Originals are stored for 30 days and then discarded
About 40% of managers struggle with communication with their subordinates, while more than half work to align role expectations and review their own responses
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According to the “2026 Survey on the Development of Managers and Next-Generation Leaders” conducted by 株式会社シーベース, about 40% of managers struggle with communication with their subordinates, while more than half work to align expectations and review their own responses. After the introduction of 360-degree feedback, respondents reported renewed awareness of their strengths and areas for improvement, as well as a workplace shift toward prioritizing dialogue.
[武蔵野大学] Winners announced for the 3rd High School Spatial Design Ideas Competition: “A place where everyone and I connect through architecture”!
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The Department of Architecture and Design at the Faculty of Engineering, 武蔵野大学, held the 2nd round of judging for its spatial design ideas competition for high school students, selecting 1 Grand Prize winner, 1 Special Prize winner and 8 Excellence Award winners.
BOYNEXTDOOR returns as the face of WEGO’s seasonal campaign, named the model for the 2026 AUTUMN & WINTER visuals!
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株式会社ウィゴー has selected BOYNEXTDOOR, a boy group signed to KOZ ENTERTAINMENT, a label of HYBE MUSIC GROUP, as the visual models for WEGO 2026 AUTUMN & WINTER. This marks the group’s 3rd selection, and from Oct. 16, the company will run a campaign at all stores featuring visual displays, original merchandise and sticker giveaways.
Facts
This is the 3rd time
Performing live in 24 cities worldwide
Available in 5 styles
For customers who spend ¥7,000 or more, including tax
Approximately 190 stores nationwide
Companies mentioned：株式会社ウィゴー、WEGO、HYBE MUSIC GROUP、KOZ ENTERTAINMENT
Shopify App “LoyaltyPoint | Point Management” Launches With No Extra Fees Based on Membership Count
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株式会社セルフプラス launched the Shopify app “LoyaltyPoint | Point Management” on October 12, 2026. It offers a plan with no additional fees based on membership count and lets users manage features such as awarding and redeeming points, membership tiers and campaigns in one place.
Facts
October 12, 2026
The company’s 7th publicly released app
Use in increments of 1 yen
$39 per month
$149 per month
$849 per month
Up to 3,000 notification emails per month
Up to 20,000 notification emails per month
Established: September 11, 2015
Companies mentioned：株式会社セルフプラス、Self Plus Inc.、Shopify
Transforms Into 3 Styles: A Genuine Leather Bag Weighing About 290g. Lightweight and Keeps You Organized: “Miyu Premium” Available on Makuake
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新進工房, the leather goods brand operated by 株式会社仙入, will begin selling “Miyu Premium,” a lightweight 3-way bag made of genuine leather and weighing about 290g, on Makuake.
[Regional Community Contribution] Underwriting of SDGs Private Placement Bond “Community Support Type” (有限会社篠原林業)
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株式会社ちゅうぎんフィナンシャルグループ (中国銀行) underwrote the SDGs private placement bond “Community Support Type” issued by 有限会社篠原林業 and served as its fiscal agent. Part of the fees was used to donate tents to Mitoyo Municipal Toyonaka Elementary School.
Chiba Homebuilder Publishes Its First Book to Mark 20th Anniversary, Revealing 16 Homes and 16 Approaches to Floor Plans — Reservations Open for “暮らしを綴る 間取りの線”
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株式会社スタジオ・チッタ, a home design and construction company primarily operating in Chiba Prefecture, will release its first book, “暮らしを綴る 間取りの線,” on November 27, 2026, to mark its 20th anniversary. Reservations opened today on Amazon.
株式会社RESORT CROSS Named One of the “100 Leading Companies in Tokyo’s 23 Wards”
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株式会社RESORT CROSS has been named one of the “100 Leading Companies in Tokyo’s 23 Wards.” The company aims to address challenges in the tourism industry and provides services including staffing and operational support.
Everyday Purchases Can Help Secure the Future of Mini Theaters Nationwide. “Kinelp Card,” a Credit Card That Provides Ongoing Support to Movie Theaters, Set to Launch
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Kinelp will launch a crowdfunding campaign on MotionGallery on October 8, 2026, to bring its “Kinelp Card” to life, a Visa credit card designed to provide ongoing support to mini theaters across Japan. In partnership with ナッジ株式会社, the project aims to distribute revenue from card use as support funds.
Search Across Manufacturers and Match Printers With Toner by Model Number: “Toner Search Portal” Launches
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株式会社チェンジ has launched “Toner Search Portal,” a specialist information site where users can search for compatible products by printer and toner model number. The site covers 21 manufacturers, 1,507 model numbers, 1,497 printer models and 6,152 products, and provides information including comparisons of genuine, remanufactured and compatible products, as well as troubleshooting advice.
Commercial Vehicle Buyer ZEAL.TEAM to Exhibit at “Truck Festa 2026” for the First Time
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株式会社ZEAL.TEAM will exhibit for the first time at “Truck Festa 2026,” to be held on November 1, 2026, at Hamadera Park in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture. The event is organized by 大阪府トラック協会.
“Marriage Is Great!! Couples Support Project” to Be Held
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一般社団法人かながわ西結婚推進協議会 and 株式会社湘南ベルマーレフットサルクラブ will hold the “Marriage Is Great!! Couples Support Project” at an official F.League match on November 21, 2026, at Odawara Arena. As an initiative to address the declining birthrate and later marriages, the project will invite couples to the match and offer benefits in collaboration with local hotels and wedding venues.
Facts
A drawing will select 4 couples, or 8 people, to attend
7 companies operating 10 facilities, including major hotels, wedding venues and restaurants, are full members
Aiming to carry out 160 projects to address social issues by 2026
Recruitment Management System “RPM” Adds Integration With “求人ボックス” — Automatically Imports Application Details and Shortens Time to Contact Applicants
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株式会社ゼクウ announced that its recruitment management system, “RPM,” now supports integration with 株式会社カカクコム’s job listing service, “求人ボックス.” This enables automatic importing and centralized management of application information, improving operational efficiency and reducing response times.
Facts
More than 20 million job listings
More than 15 million monthly users
Approximately 400 media outlets, among the largest in Japan
SHIRO & Co. demonstrates “AI that doesn’t make proposals” at TOOL JAPAN 2026
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株式会社SHIRO & Co. conducted a demonstration of its sales decision-support system, “Customer to Proposal,” at the trade show TOOL JAPAN 2026. Of the proposal candidates classified as 8 cases through an initial human assessment, the system advanced only 1 to an actual proposal, marking the others HOLD because they lacked sufficient supporting evidence. This demonstrates that the system supports decisions on “how far it is appropriate to go with a proposal now,” rather than generating large volumes of proposals.
Facts
29 sales meeting records
Propose: 8 cases
Hold (strong): 12 cases
Hold (weak): 8 cases
Do not propose: 1 case
At the initial stage, 1 case was judged ready to proceed to an actual “proposal”
[More than 60% care about the “freshness” of serums] Meanwhile, only 6.1% prioritize “maintaining quality after opening” when choosing a product
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A survey on serums conducted by 株式会社タカミツ found a gap in consumer awareness: 62.4% of respondents care about a product’s quality and freshness after opening, while only 6.1% prioritize these factors when choosing a product. The company offers its “Perserum” series, which applies quality-control technology developed as a pharmaceutical manufacturer.
The care beauty division of 株式会社クロスケアデンタル, クロスケアビューティー, has organized its service structure, provided by nurses and dental hygienists, and its pricing plans, and launched an official website.
Facts
Original個人プラン（1人あたり3,000円〜6,000円）
Facility plan (from 18,000 yen per month / tax excluded)
リバーリトリート雅樂倶 featured in the “JAPAN COLLECTION” feature of the UK travel magazine National Geographic Traveller（UK）
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リバーリトリート雅樂倶 was featured in the “JAPAN COLLECTION” feature in the October 2026 issue of the UK travel magazine National Geographic Traveller（UK）. The feature highlights the ANNEX, designed by architect Hiroshi Naito, contemporary art, the restaurant “Trésonnier,” and cultural experiences in Toyama.
Facts
October 2026 issue
Featured across a full page
ANNEX Premier Suite with hot spring, 150㎡
Original111号室「恋華」
Original213号室「想紅」
The 4 courtyards of the ANNEX guest rooms
Original毎週金曜・土曜の16:00から
Received a one-star rating and a Michelin Green Star
[Featuring voice actors Katsuyuki Konishi and Koji Yusa] “A treat for the ears” for today’s weary heart. Cast revealed for the long-awaited 3rd installment of the multisensory voice drama “異世界喫茶コーヒースターズ”! The full cast of 6 is finally assembled
[Latest as of October 2026] Life insurance rankings updated! | ｉ保険（あいほけん）
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株式会社アイ・エフ・クリエイト has published the latest life insurance rankings as of October 2026 on its insurance comparison site “ｉ保険,” based on contract figures for July–August 2026.
DroR’s “Psychology of Work and Organizational Research Navigator” updated with 12 official documents across 7 fields and published its update history: 1,302 research and official documents across all 25 fields
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株式会社DroR added 12 official documents and 8 claims, including materials from 厚生労働省 and JILPT, to its “Workplace Psychology and Organizational Research Navigator” on October 9 and published an update history. This brings the total number of research and official documents across all 25 fields to 1,302.
Contentsquare adopted by アイスタイル, operator of beauty platform “@cosme,” to optimize customer experiences across media and e-commerce
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Contentsquare Japan合同会社, a leading digital customer experience analytics company, announced that its service has been adopted for “@cosme,” a comprehensive cosmetics and beauty website operated by 株式会社アイスタイル, and its official e-commerce site, “@cosme SHOPPING.”
New feature: Online customer service tool “LiveCall” launches “User Tracking” to visualize customer behavior before and after calls
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スピンシェル株式会社 has launched “User Tracking,” a new feature for its online customer service tool “LiveCall” that visualizes customer behavior before and after calls.
Captain Billy and his son perform together in Japan for the first time! “Dancing Billy’s Boot Camp” streams exclusively on LEAN BODY
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株式会社LEAN BODY began exclusively streaming “Dancing Billy’s Boot Camp,” an original lesson for Japan featuring Captain Billy and his son Billy Jr., on October 9, 2026.
Report: Technical and Referee Seminar for Female Members — Supporting Further Learning and Development for Female Members
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公益財団法人全日本空手道連盟 held the “Reiwa 8 Technical and Referee Seminar for Female Members (Osaka venue)” at 東大阪大学敬愛高等学校 on October 10 and 11, 2026. Alongside technical and referee training, the event included rank examinations and prefectural kumite referee examinations. The next seminar is scheduled to be held in Tokyo in January 2027.
ローカルハブ, a public-private collaboration platform operated by 株式会社クラウドシエン, has surpassed 150 registered local governments. It will step up support for project creation starting in Reiwa 8, with a goal of reaching 300 registered local governments.
Facts
Public-private partnerships with approximately 60 local governments nationwide
More than 30% of business discussions lead to project implementation
Approximately 83% of implemented initiatives began with “proposals from companies”
From October 2026, stepping up “project creation support” for local governments
There are more than 1,700 local governments nationwide
The next goal is “300 local governments”
Approximately 25,000 companies nationwide
148 local governments registered
An average of 52% go on to business discussions with municipalities.
Of those, 32% are progressing toward concrete projects.
丸文株式会社 will hold a free online seminar on October 27 to teach participants how to use LTspice to check operational amplifier stability and noise characteristics.
One-stop process from school tours to online applications: VISH株式会社 launches “Wakapass”
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VISH株式会社 has launched “Wakapass,” a new service that supports pre-enrollment operations at kindergartens and certified childcare centers. The service brings together everything from tour reservations to online application processing and can transfer information on accepted applicants to the existing “園支援システム＋バスキャッチ.”
Facts
Starting today, Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Monthly fee: ¥10,000
5,000 yen per month
The number of children enrolled in kindergartens nationwide was 689,609
a decrease of 68,359 from the previous fiscal year
Enrollment at integrated centers for early childhood education and care reached 875,976
Participation fee and travel costs covered: Applications open for social-impact work camp scholarships for elementary, junior high and high school students! “Take Action Camp 2026 Winter” helps develop skills in identifying and solving challenges and encourages thinking about social issues
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認定NPO法人フリー・ザ・チルドレン・ジャパン has opened applications for scholarships covering all participation fees and travel costs for elementary, junior high and high school students facing economic or social hardship to attend “Take Action Camp 2026 Winter,” to be held in December 2026.
RV Trust has adopted Carstay株式会社’s “SAny.KIT” campervan assembly kit for the campervans it manufactures. This has shortened production time and reduced costs, and the vehicles have gone on sale as “車中泊キャンパー.” Carstay also plans to exhibit the kit at a trade show at Makuhari Messe in October 2026.
Facts
There are 343 overnight vehicle stays across Japan
There are 502 registered vehicles
Original2026年10月13日（火）から16日（金）まで
Reduced the production period from the usual 3 months to about 1.5 months
Survey on “devoted boyfriends”: 85.0% say they regularly express affection; survey also examines their feelings toward their girlfriends and special behaviors they show only to them [ハッピーメール survey]
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A survey by ハッピーメール, operated by 株式会社アイベック, found that 85.0% of 100 adult men who love their girlfriends express their affection regularly. Their main feelings were “I want to be together,” “I want to protect her,” and “I want to make her happy.” Special gestures included staying in frequent contact and showing their natural selves.
[株式会社CIO] New products debut at special prices! Fourth batch of items eligible for the “Amazon Prime Appreciation Festival” on Amazon announced!
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株式会社CIO, a Japanese gadget maker, will participate in the “Amazon Prime Appreciation Festival” on Amazon and has announced special prices for eligible items, including new products.
Facts
October 13, 2026 (Tuesday) 00:00–October 15 (Thursday) 23:59
October 16, 2026 (Friday) 00:00–October 19 (Monday) 23:59
[Aichi Prefecture × eiicon] Applications open for startups to join Season 9, this fiscal year's final season of the “AICHI NEXT UNICORN LEAGUE,” themed “Sustainability × Innovation”
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株式会社eiicon has opened applications for startups to participate in Season 9, the final season of the 2026 “AICHI NEXT UNICORN LEAGUE” business plan contest held by Aichi Prefecture. The theme is “Sustainability × Innovation,” with total prize money of 10 million yen.
Facts
Total prize money: ¥10 million
Winner: 5 million yen
2nd place: 3 million yen
3rd place: 2 million yen
Approximately 10 startups will be selected to advance to the final judging session (pitch contest)
A corporate network with more than 40,000 companies
“Why did they choose this floor plan?” A book explores floor plans through the stories of residents of 16 homes: “Writing Our Lives: Lines of a Floor Plan,” on sale November 27; now available for preorder
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株式会社主婦の友社 will publish “Writing Our Lives: Lines of a Floor Plan,” a collection of residential projects by Studio Citta, on November 27, 2026. The book features the floor plans and stories of residents of 16 homes and is now available for preorder.
“GMO なりすましメールブロック” launches to prevent protected domains from being abused for spoofing emails
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GMOブランドセキュリティ will launch “GMO なりすましメールブロック” on October 13, 2026, to prevent dormant and defensive domains (protected domains) from being abused for spoofing emails.
Free webinar returns: “Tips for Facing an Uncertain Future: Future Estimation and Emerging Trend Discovery,” on making “accurate future forecasts” useful for business
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アスタミューゼ株式会社 will hold a repeat session of its free webinar, “Tips for Facing an Uncertain Future: Future Estimation and Emerging Trend Discovery,” on October 27, 2026.
A “moving” automatic door becomes a digital sign! Transparent “Automatic Door Signage” installed at the Sanko Denshi headquarters showroom
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三幸電子 installed transparent film signage on an automatic door in its showroom, launching the display and operation of its “Automatic Door Signage” in October 2026.
Facts
Display and operation officially began in October 2026
Mie Takatora Baseball Club chairman 松下真也氏 named GM of 日硝ハイウエーロジスティッカーズ
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株式会社日硝ハイウエー announced that 松下真也氏, chairman of the Mie Takatora Baseball Club, will become GM of its new team, 日硝ハイウエーロジスティッカーズ, which launches in February 2027.
Tottori Prefecture’s Daisen Town to launch the “Daisen Gourmet Food Trail Digital Stamp Rally 2026” on Oct. 16
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The “Daisen Gourmet Food Trail Digital Stamp Rally 2026” will be held in Daisen Town, Tottori Prefecture, from Oct. 16 to Dec. 31, 2026. A total of 29 local businesses will take part. Participants can collect digital stamps by scanning QR codes with a smartphone and enter a drawing to win prizes worth up to 10,000 yen.
CLASTYLE PRO ACADEMY (クラスタイルプロアカデミー), a career support program for people who have earned nail qualifications, to launch in October 2026
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株式会社ピー・エス・インターナショナル will launch CLASTYLE PRO ACADEMY in October 2026 to support career development after earning nail qualifications. It is now recruiting students for the second cohort of its first course, “Practical Training for Nail Artists Who Can Attract Clients.”
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October 2026
５ fields
Oct. 10, 2026
December １, 2026
Nov. 28, 2026
２ months
Up to 10 months
Up to 12 months in total
150,000 yen (tax included)
1988
38 years
Companies mentioned：株式会社ピー・エス・インターナショナル、CLASTYLE PRO ACADEMY、クラスタイルプロアカデミー、CLASTYLE Nail College、クラスタイルネイルカレッジ、Beauty Biz UP、ビューティビズアップ、アロマビューティライフカレッジ、ABLC、ethicame、エシカミー
[Archived streaming] Online conference on the latest in affluent-consumer marketing｜Available for a limited time through Friday, Oct. 30
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株式会社ゴールドオンライン will offer free, limited-time streaming of the archived video of the “Affluent Consumer Marketing Conference 2026,” held on Sept. 29, 2026, through Oct. 30.
[Oct. 20] “Practical Seminar on Health Management” to show how to connect Health Management Excellent Corporation 2027 applications with next year’s initiatives and records
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フラクタルワークアウト株式会社 will hold the “Practical Seminar on Health Management” online on Oct. 20, 2026, showing how to connect applications for Health Management Excellent Corporation 2027 with initiatives and records for the following fiscal year.
[A must-see for cat lovers! New winter sweets] ねこねこ debuts the “ねこねこ Butter Sandwich—Black Tea and Strawberry,” with a crisp, fragrant bite and a smooth, meow-velvety finish, along with cat-shaped strawberry terrine chocolat and new Earl Grey-scented cookies!
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ねこねこ, operated by 株式会社オールハーツ・カンパニー, will release new winter sweets starting Nov. 1, 2026, under the theme “ねこねこ Winter Museum—That’s Why I Love Cats.”
Orders open for newly illustrated “Nintama Rantaro” Trip or Sweet no Dan ver. trading acrylic cards and more, available from the anime and manga merchandise store AMNIBUS
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株式会社arma bianca began accepting orders on Oct. 3 through its online store AMNIBUS for 9 newly illustrated “Nintama Rantaro” products.
株式会社アルマビアンカ has opened orders for 4 products from the anime “捨てられ聖女の異世界ごはん旅 隠れスキルでキャンピングカーを召喚しました”: trading tin badges, Ani-Frame, BIG acrylic stands, and teaser visual A3 matte posters.
《Oct. 17, 24 and 31》Event at the rooftop terrace of HOTEL AO KANAZAWA, below the Kenrokuen-shita intersection, offering dining with views of Kenrokuen at night!
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株式会社フォンス will hold its “Autumn Banquet—Moon-Viewing Sake” event on the 6th-floor rooftop terrace of HOTEL AO KANAZAWA on Oct. 17, 24 and 31, 2026. Guests can enjoy food and drinks from 食処 金沢 酢重 and 鮨 松の下 while taking in nighttime views of Kanazawa Castle’s Ishikawa-mon Gate and Kenrokuen Garden.
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《Dates》Saturday, Oct. 17, 24 and 31, 2026
《Time》18:00–21:00
Adults: 3,500 yen (tax included)
Children: 2,000 yen (tax included)
《Number of guest rooms》15
Companies mentioned：株式会社フォンス、HOTEL AO KANAZAWA、食処 金沢 酢重、鮨 松の下
Engate wins both the “ASPN Award” and the “JASHIE Innovation Award” at international sports tech accelerator program “ASPN Batch3”!
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エンゲート株式会社 won 2 awards at Demo Day for the international sports tech accelerator program “ASPN Batch3,” held in Taiwan: the “ASPN Award” and the “JASHIE Innovation Award.”
Orders open for new Mikoto Birthday ver. 3rd edition illustrations from “MILGRAM -ミルグラム-,” including an A6 acrylic panel!! Available from AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
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株式会社アルマビアンカ opened orders on October 6 through the online store AMNIBUS for 6 products, including an A6 acrylic panel, as part of the 3rd edition of newly drawn Mikoto Birthday ver. merchandise from “MILGRAM -ミルグラム-.”
69.9% of people who were positive about finding a marriage partner had been told by others about “appealing qualities they had not noticed themselves.” ナコード総研 announces Part 2 of Vol. 4 of its “Survey on Self-Understanding and the Role of Others in Marriage Hunting 2026”
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According to a 2026 survey on marriage hunting conducted by ナコード総研, operated by 株式会社いろもの, people who gained insights from others were more likely to pursue marriage hunting with confidence and less likely to remain in groups with low rates of matchmaking meetings and matches.
【TAC Social Insurance and Labor Consultant】Free online seminar on 10/18 (Sun.): “Real U35 instructor takes the stage. The company’s dream takes off! What does a labor and social security attorney do then?”
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TAC株式会社 will hold a free online seminar on October 18, where instructor Shota Nakamura will explain the realities and appeal of the social insurance and labor consultant profession through specific examples.
Eyebrows change the impression of your face. Reviews for eyebrow salon “i. (idot)” top 100,000, with average ratings of 4.7 or higher on both Googleマップ and ホットペッパービューティー
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株式会社EDGE, which operates the eyebrow salon “i. (idot),” announced that reviews on ホットペッパービューティー and Googleマップ have surpassed 100,000 in total. The average rating is 4.7 or higher on both platforms, and cumulative visits have also topped 1.5 million.
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Total reviews surpass 100,000
Average rating... 4.7 or higher on both
Average rating on Googleマップ is 4.83
About 90% of reviews are 5-star
Average rating on ホットペッパービューティー is also 4.75
“Technique and results” and “customer service” both rated 4.78
Orders open for trading Ani-Art aqua label acrylic cards and more from the TV anime “きみが死ぬまで恋をしたい”!! Available from AMNIBUS, which sells original anime and manga merchandise
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株式会社arma bianca opened orders on October 6 through the online store AMNIBUS for 6 types in the trading Ani-Art aqua label series from the TV anime “きみが死ぬまで恋をしたい”: acrylic cards, tin badges, bromides, Ani-Frame, BIG acrylic stands, and A3 matte posters.
【ANAクラウンプラザホテル神戸】“Awa Odori and Kobe Gourmet Festival,” featuring dance troupes from Tokushima and Kobe, to be held on October 18
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ANAクラウンプラザホテル神戸 will hold “Awa Odori and Kobe Gourmet Festival,” a community exchange event featuring Awa Odori dance troupes from Tokushima and Kobe cuisine, on October 18, 2026, at the commercial complex コトノハコ神戸, directly connected to Shin-Kobe Station.
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Oct. 18, 2026
37 stories tall
592 rooms
8 stores
Up to 2,500 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社新神戸ホールディング、ANAクラウンプラザホテル神戸、IHGホテルズ＆リゾーツ、ANAホテルズ、InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
【Spigen】Up to 50% off! Confirmed participation in Amazon Prime Thanksgiving Sale! Deals on cases and screen protectors for new devices!
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Mobile accessories brand Spigen will participate in Amazon’s big Prime Thanksgiving Sale, offering cases and screen protectors for new devices at up to 50% off.
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October 13, 2026 (Tue)
Original2026年10月16日(金)から10月19日(月)
Just 18.5 g
About 26 g
About 32 g
About 37 g
More than 60 countries worldwide
Companies mentioned：Spigen Korea Co., Ltd.、Spigen、シュピゲン、Amazon、Samsung、Google
Experience “earning your own money” in the age of AI. “Economic Boy Scouts,” where elementary school students sell self-made picture books and crepes in the real world, to be held at Ueno Shinobazu Pond on October 17 and 18
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わよう書道会 will hold an economic education program designed to help children create value for themselves in the age of AI: a crepe-selling event featuring “The One-of-a-Kind Picture Book Shop in the World” and “Kids Market Chefs,” on October 17 and 18, 2026, around Ueno Park and Shinobazu Pond.
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Original1冊一律1000円で販売します
We will reimburse parents 500 yen for materials
100 yen, equivalent to 10% of sales, as “royalties”
According to a survey of 300 managers conducted by セカンドキャリア・インキュベーション協会 (SCIA), the median number of people they stayed in personal contact with after leaving their company was 2, while 38.1% answered “0.”
London-based concept store Unknown Archive London, specializing in archives from Japanese designer brands, opens new store in Soho
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London-based concept store Unknown Archive London, in partnership with 株式会社ONL, opened a new store in London’s Soho on August 22, 2026. It carries more than 400 archive pieces at all times and is also offering its event space to support the expansion of Japanese brands overseas.
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August 22, 2026
More than 400 pieces available at all times
Companies mentioned：株式会社ONL、Unknown Archive London、ISSEY MIYAKE、Yohji Yamamoto、COMME des GARÇONS